February 17, 2010

Things to do in BG This Weekend

KAPOS State Cheerleading Championships
See if you have what it takes to cheer on the squads in Saturday's KAPOS State At-Large Competition at WKU Diddle Arena. For the third year in a row, Bowling Green has hosted the best cheer teams across the state as they compete for the state title in small, medium, large, or super varsity (females only); small or large coed; and traditional competition. Performances begin at 8 a.m. and tickets for spectators are only $7 per person, children in kindergarten and younger are free. Visit the www.kapos.org for a tentative schedule or for more information.

Hospice Chocolate Festival
Calling all Chocolate Lovers! Make sure you get by the Sloan Convention Center this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. for the annual Hospice Chocolate Festival! There will be over 35 restaurants and caterers at this fundraising event, a silent auction and a celebrity cookie eating contest just for fun. Tickets for the Chocolate Festival are $10 for adults, $5 for 6-12, 5 and under are free. Visit www.hospicesoky.org or call 800-844-9479 for more info.

For a look at more things to do this week, follow the title link to the full What's Happening This Week or go to www.visitbgky.com for the full calendar.

February 12, 2010

Things to do in BG Valentine's Day weekend

Lone Star Championship Rodeo Slip on the boots, kick up your heels, and head to the WKU Ag Expo Center this weekend for the Lone Star Championship Rodeo! These cowboys and cowgirls put on a show the whole family will enjoy with bareback and saddleback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, plus plenty more in the Wild West tradition. Visit the Lone Star Rodeo Company website to learn more or call 270-745-2578 for tickets, starting at just $14.

Trance of Romance Treat your sweetheart to a getaway this Valentine’s Day at one of our area hotels, then spend some time hand in hand strolling Fountain Square Park, hiking the valley at Lost River Cave, or exploring Mammoth Cave on Sunday with a free guided Mammoth Passage Tour. Be mesmerized by comic hypnotist Rich Guzzi Friday and Saturday at The Sloan Convention Center. Then Sunday night, attend the WKU Faculty Recital Love Changes Everything at the Fine Arts Center. Learn more about some of the area's special offers here.